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What lead to the war
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French-Indian war ends
The Treaty of Paris ended the war, giving the British control of the French territories in North America -
Stamp act passed
The Stamp Act forced taxes on the colonies which the people were unhappy with and led to protests -
Boston Massacre
Some British soldiers killed five colonists during a conflict -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor as counteract for the Tea Act passed by parliament -
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Independance was declared
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
First battle of the American Revolution -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A battle that showed the colonists' ability to stand up and fight against the British -
Decloration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which declared independence from the British -
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Wars in the north
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Battle of Saratoga
This battle led to French support in the war against the British -
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Southern battles
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Seige of Charleston
The British had a big win in which they captured a key city in the south -
Battle of Cowpens
The Americans won a battle in South Carolina! -
Seige of Yorktown
A British General named General Cornwallis surrendered which ended the American Revolution -
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The aftermath of the American Revolution
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Treaty of Paris
It officially ended the war, which showed Americans' independence! -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was drafted and established the government